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This transition from an individualist (I) to a collectivist (we) paradigm is central to the experiment, examining how different self-concepts influence AI behavior, especially regarding egoism versus collectivism.
Cultural Implications in AI Self-Identity
An intriguing aspect of this research is its reflection on cultural differences. Western cultures tend to emphasize individualism—"I"—while many Eastern cultures lean toward collectivism—"We." Shapiro posits that by designing AI with an inherent collectivist agent model, we could create systems that do not simply act for themselves but as integrated parts of a larger societal or collective entity.